Holiday Information for Algarve, Portugal

Introduction:
The Algarve offers a little of everything for many different types of travellers.
Type of holidays:
Time of year primarily dictates what type of holiday guests have. Summer is the main tourist season and will find groups traveling together enjoying the beaches and the nightlife of the Algarve and families who find a great many activities.
Holidays during the summer months tend to be weekly in nature, while off-season holidays are longer: two weeks or even longer.
Main holiday season:
Because of the beautiful weather, the most popular time of year for tourists to visit the Algarve is summer.... ... Continue reading

Introduction:

The Algarve offers a little of everything for many different types of travellers.

Type of holidays:

Time of year primarily dictates what type of holiday guests have. Summer is the main tourist season and will find groups traveling together enjoying the beaches and the nightlife of the Algarve and families who find a great many activities.

Holidays during the summer months tend to be weekly in nature, while off-season holidays are longer: two weeks or even longer.

Main holiday season:

Because of the beautiful weather, the most popular time of year for tourists to visit the Algarve is summer. From the end of June to the end of September, guests can enjoy wonderful temperatures and only light rainfall.

Spring and autumn, however, are also pleasant for visiting the Algarveâs many beaches. A trip at this time of the year will mean you can avoid the crowds of tourists, while still enjoying the weather, and may find a better deal on your accommodation.

Since golf is such a popular activity in Algarve, courses are open all year long, making any time perfect for a golfing holiday.

Popular excursions:

Tours are particularly popular excursions in Algarve. Some of them are conducted via ATV or quad bike.

Rooster Quad Day Tours in Faro offers personalised attention and many safety measures to ensure tourists get the most out of their trips into the countryside.

Sailing tours are also popular, with. Alvor Boat Trips one company to try out. These tours can be for anything: fishing, dolphin spotting, or simply relaxation.

Another unique experience comes from Holistic Riding Center Quinta Creativa. Clients relax with yoga exercises and bond with the horses before taking an unforgettable ride across sand dunes and into a valley that captures the sunset.

Popular sports and activities:

Golf is an extremely important part of Algarveâs year-round tourism. There are many courses to choose from, depending on tourists' ability.

The Vilamoura Old Course is reminiscent of an old-fashioned English course, while the Monte Rei Golf and Country Club is an all-in-one modern resort complete with swimming pools and villas to accommodate a family stay.

Zoomarine is a park designed to give visitors an up-close look at dolphins, sea lions, seals and many species of bird as well.

Algarve Watersport is situated perfectly on the southwest tip to offer surfing, wakeboarding, and kite boarding.

A non-water outdoor activity is the Parque Aventura, where guests are harnessed into safety gear and then are allowed to climb through the forest on rope bridges and zip lines. The course also has a paintball area.

To relax in the Algarve, guests should visit Spa Villas d'Agua or a similar establishment for pedicures, reflexology, facials, and open-air massages with relaxing sea views.

Beaches:

Depending on the group and type of holiday, there is a beach in Algarve to suit any preference.

Families enjoy the beaches in central and western Algarve between Quarteira and Lagos.